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Commissioner Roger Goodell has sent a wide-ranging memo about concussions to NFL teams, saying the co-chairmen of the league's committee on head injuries have resigned.

In this Nov. 26, 2008, file photo, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger gives a thumbs-up as he is taken off the field after sustaining a concussion during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Pittsburgh.

The Buffalo Bills signed former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Kendall Simmons to the 53-man roster, the team said today in a press release.

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. -- Defensive back Ty Law agreed to a deal with the Denver Broncos.

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In the Steelers' most recent four games, going back to last season, they beat a Tennessee team that went 13-3 a year ago, beat the Arizona Cardinals to win Super Bowl XLIII, beat Baltimore -- great defense and all -- in the AFC championship game and beat the same San Diego team in the playoffs that is a trendy pick to win it all this season.

Richard Seymour has been sent a "five-day letter" by the Raiders, meaning he has five days from receipt of the letter to report to the team.

How do you rate the Patriots' decision to trade Pro-Bowl DE Richard Seymour to the Raiders? Excellent: the Patriots are deep on the defensive line, and they can use the additional salary cap room to lock up other players, like Vince Wilfork.

" Willie Parker 's our runner," Tomlin said Friday afternoon. "Rashard's done a nice job and he's going to get an opportunity to get his touches, but more important than anything else, Willie Parker is our runner." Tomlin touched on a number of issues in his news conference previewing the Steelers ' game against the Tennessee Titans in the NFL ...

Justin Hartwig signed a four-year extension for $10 million , plus a $2.1 million bonus.

Free-agent guard Kendall Simmons is set to sign a contract to join the Patriots, according to a league source.

The Patriots signed former Pittsburgh Steeler guard Kendall Simmons, who was released by the Super Bowl champions in February.

Five-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Richard Seymour has been traded from the New England Patriots to the Oakland Raiders , giving the rebuilding franchise a veteran stalwart up front.

The Steelers didn't overwhelm teams with offensive firepower on their way to a sixth Super Bowl victory last season.

Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker Here are the most interesting stories Thursday in the AFC North: After missing most of training camp and three preseason games, Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowler Terrell Suggs will play in Thursday's preseason finale against the Atlanta Falcons.

The Patriots hosted veteran free-agent guard Kendall Simmons on a workout at Gillette Stadium.

Right guard Darnell Stapleton, an undrafted player who started in the Super Bowl for the Pittsburgh Steelers, has been placed on the injured reserve list with a knee injury and will miss the season.

We've had a running discourse about the need for offensive linemen in this league, and with more preseason games on tap the next four days, it's only natural that more injuries will occur.

For the first three years of their careers Chris Kemoeatu was a right guard and Trai Essex was a left guard.

Pittsburgh Steelers right guard Darnell Stapleton will have arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Friday and there is no timetable for his return.